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Tuesday 19 September 2023 - 14:34
German is a notoriously challenging language - and for English speakers in Austria, there are a few classic pitfalls that trip people up time and time again. Here are some common mistakes you may not even know you're making - and how to avoid them. -
Sunday 02 July 2023 - 17:07
Six teenagers were arrested following unrest in the Swiss city of Lausanne inspired by the riots in France, Swiss police said Sunday, after more than a hundred youths damaged shops in the city centre. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 14:55
People who own property in France have an extra bit of paperwork to complete this year - the Déclaration d'occupation. We take a look at how you go about doing the new property tax declaration. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 14:32
More travel disruption is likely as Italian unions have announced walkouts affecting flights, trains and public transport in June and July. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 14:22
Want to explore Austria’s neighbouring countries? Then consider travelling by night train to some of Europe’s most exciting destinations. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 14:09
Whether you hate them or love them, one thing’s for certain – you can still find lots of bidets in Spain. There's even a Spanish city where it's mandatory by law for these ceramic washbowls for your privates to be installed in new homes. 
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partager lire conserver PODCAST: German summer traditions explained and what does the AfD vote win mean for Germany?Sunday 02 July 2023 - 13:40
This week we talk about German summer traditions, July changes, the timeline for citizenship and immigration reforms, a new law that will see many households having to change their heating systems, what the far-right AfD's district win means for Germany and July events. 
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partager lire conserver 'Thin-armoured' French tanks impractical for attacks, says Ukraine commanderSunday 02 July 2023 - 13:21
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked French leader Emmanuel Macron for sending light combat tanks to Kyiv, and Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov was filmed riding in one. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 12:11
The summer holiday is a peak time for people in Sweden to rent out their homes. But if the Airbnb rental is not approved by a landlord or housing association, you risk losing your contract. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 12:09
Losing a job can be a shock at the best of times, but it can be even more stressful if your residence permit is tied to employment. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in Austria. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 12:08
Denmark is well known for being an expensive country with high taxes. But what can your salary expectations be if you move here and what are you left with after tax and other deductions? We break it down for you. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 12:08
Denmark is well known for being an expensive country with high taxes. But what can your salary expectations be if you move here and what are you left with after tax and other deductions? We break it down for you. -
Sunday 02 July 2023 - 12:07
From eating brown cheese to forsaking cash and picking up cross-country skiing as a new religion, these are the signs that you're slowly - but surely - turning into a true Norwegian. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 12:04
While there’s no list of 'acceptable' names parents should stick to, there are a number of rules about naming children in Italy. Here’s what you should know if you’re expecting a new arrival. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 12:04
While there’s no list of 'acceptable' names parents should stick to, there are a number of rules about naming children in Italy. Here’s what you should know if you’re expecting a new arrival. -
Sunday 02 July 2023 - 12:03
Generally speaking, foreigners who wish to take up Spanish citizenship must sit and pass two exams in order to be successful. However, there are a few groups who are exempt. 
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partager lire conserver How foreigners will be able to bring their families to Germany under new skilled worker lawSunday 02 July 2023 - 12:02
Under the new Skilled Worker Immigration Act, foreigners in Germany will not only be able to reunify with their spouses and children, but also their parents and step-parents as well. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 10:44
For anyone who remembers the banlieue riots of 2005, there is a grim familiarity about the violence which exploded in Nanterre and other Paris suburbs on Tuesday night, writes John Lichfield. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 10:25
Iran called on the French government Sunday to "end the violent treatment of its people" following a wave of rioting triggered by the police killing of a teenager. 
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partager lire conserver 'Secret' places to visit in Switzerland you didn’t know existed (unless you live there)Sunday 02 July 2023 - 09:02
Summer travel season is under way with even more visitors expected to ‘invade’ well known Swiss tourist spots throughout July and August. But what about the quieter, lesser-known locations? 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 08:44
Long-standing social problems of racism and police violence are meeting a fractured political landscape in a combination that make the current riots potentially more dangerous for France than those of 2005, argues John Lichfield. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 08:40
More than 700 people were arrested as riots and looting continued across France for a fifth night, although many towns reported a calmer night than previously. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 08:07
Most language schools and Danish language courses recommend students immerse themselves in the language as much as possible and educational websites and apps are a great way to do that. 
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Sunday 02 July 2023 - 08:03
In Italy when it comes to second homes, beach cottages, or mountain holiday retreats, the property taxes paid can be quite high. But there is one exception, explains Silvia Marchetti. 
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Saturday 01 July 2023 - 08:55
Italy's retailers are gearing up for their big summer sales in the coming weeks, with start dates varying by region. 
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Saturday 01 July 2023 - 08:54
The Pantheon is bringing in an entry fee for tourists for the first time this summer. Here's what to know about paying the historic site a visit. 
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Saturday 01 July 2023 - 08:54
Comedy festivals, Pride marches and summer events are among the great activities happening across Norway during July. 
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Saturday 01 July 2023 - 08:54
From transport strikes to thunderstorms and a Pantheon entry fee, here’s what to expect in Italy over the coming month. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 17:03
Cool off to summer jazz, a lot of Denmark goes on annual leave, textiles must be recycled and possible changes to a work permit list. These are some of the things to look out for in Denmark next month. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 16:48
Textiles have been added to food, plastic and paper as types of waste which must be sorted separately for recycling in Denmark. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 16:10
Prices are rising, and budgets are shrinking; the already expensive country of Norway has a word for such a time. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 14:20
PM Giorgia Meloni's government asked Italian lawmakers on Friday to postpone a highly contentious vote on the eurozone's bailout fund by four months. 
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partager lire conserver Which EU countries are the cheapest holiday destinations for residents of Denmark?Friday 30 June 2023 - 14:09
Value for money is highest in Romania, Bulgaria and Poland, according to figures from Statistics Denmark, which place the Nordic country as the most expensive EU destination. This means people who live in Denmark can make bigger savings on their vacations by visiting these countries. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 13:29
A ban on Russian flights over Norway, introduced in reaction to the war in Ukraine, also applies to drones, the Norwegian Supreme Court said in a ruling handed down Friday. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 13:23
Whether you're a tourist or a resident in Rome, getting to grips with the city's public transport system will be one of your first priorities. Here's what you need to know. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 13:06
Norway's wealth tax is levied against a taxpayer's net wealth. How do the tax rules work if you own property abroad? 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 12:27
People who use laughing gas in Denmark could receive a fine from police under new rules that come into force on July 1st. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 11:20
Have you mastered this Italian word yet? You'd be a fool not to. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 11:13
Unemployment in Norway increased during June and sits at two percent, the latest figures from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration show. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 10:25
Homeowners shouldn't expect a change in mortgage regulations aimed to ease the burden of rising interest rates by allowing households to pay off just the interest while rates are high. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 10:06
After a four-day search, Italian police have identified a man from Bristol, southern England, as the suspect behind an inscription carved into a Colosseum wall last Friday. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 09:58
Supermarket prices to go up, free public transport in one of Norway's biggest cities and summer workplace inspections beginning are some of the things to be aware of in July. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 09:07
In Fredrikstad, southeastern Norway, lies Europe's biggest plant for recycling used or defective electric car batteries, turning them into a powder, or "black mass", made up of nickel, manganese, cobalt, lithium and graphite. 
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Friday 30 June 2023 - 09:06
At Denmark's police headquarters, officers have been glued to their computers playing the popular video game Counter-Strike. But they weren't kicking back on a break -- they were tracking crimes on the internet. 
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Thursday 29 June 2023 - 17:51
Two researchers have died after an experimental hybrid car exploded during a test run in Naples, southern Italy, the country's National Research Council said on Thursday. 
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Thursday 29 June 2023 - 17:35
A video of a tourist carving his name on the Colosseum’s outer wall sparked mass outrage across Italy. But how severe are the punishments for those damaging or, in some cases, simply 'disrespecting' Italian monuments? 
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Thursday 29 June 2023 - 16:58
Pharmacies could take on a number of healthcare tasks currently performed by hospitals and doctors, a government-appointed group has advised. 
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Thursday 29 June 2023 - 16:37
The Coronapas, the Covid-19 health pass used in Denmark to document vaccination, test or infection history status during the pandemic, will be fully deactivated over two years since its introduction. 
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Thursday 29 June 2023 - 15:54
A plan to give additional parental leave to parents of twins, agreed in the 2023 budget, has now been finalised. 
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Thursday 29 June 2023 - 15:41
Oslo’s residents are happy with the area they live in and are largely satisfied with municipal services, according to a survey from Oslo Municipality. 